Eric Gill's philosophy basically says that art that isn't propaganda, has an "art for art's sake" label. The art is what society believes and that it has intelligence and purpose. I believe that art needs to have a purpose, but there are artworks that aren't specifically propaganda yet they still have purpose and a message, not necessarily a biased message or concept. Although, that is the case most of the time when an artist wants to get a point across to an audience.
On page 90, I love how Williams describes art in this phrase: "It is a faith consistently tested to the extreme of failure and frustration ... endless development and ingenuity and can take on a million different forms." This phrase made me look at art as an intelligent test of our faith, ultimately our faith in our art or our ability. Art can drive a man mad and a madman insane, but artists continue to fight through the tests of failure and frustration to search for the inner truth of art that brings us closer to God. On page 82, it says "Art is an uncovering of what is uniquely human." and what is uniquely human speaks for the maker of all things. If art uncovers God, how close are we to uncovering just enough or too much?
Artists create whatever is in their heart or mind, like God creates. God has given us the power and gift of art. To be able to create as He has created. Almost..
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Grace & Necessity
I really like the quote you use from Williams. You're the only student that choose to work of that quote, and I find that surprising as it is a really good one. Would of liked you to expand that concept and your interpretation more. Give us pictures! Give us examples! Pull in other sources to support your argument! Dive in and explore (-:
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